Catching up Finally

We finally have Internet at the new house, but here I am posting this while I am at work! I have been sick since last Thursday night and haven't got much done. I had a bad sore throat and cold. I stayed home sick on Monday, but came back to work yesterday even though I have conjunctivitis pretty bad in my right eye now. I am feeling a little better and finally caught up on some of the laundry last night. Bill thinks he caught it and is feeling sick today - GREAT, now we'll never get anything done!

Steve and Amanda went to the Fireman's ball on Saturday, so I made myself take some photos of them. Amanda has worn that dress before to another dance, but since I paid for it and it was expensive, I was glad to see her wear it again! :)

Here is a cute shot I took of Katie and Emily on St. Patrick's day:

I added some more to my portrait blog too (see links - portraits on location)

Let's see other things to note:

• We still don't have the old house on the market yet, because although I love my husband dearly, I am beginning to think he is the biggest procrastinator ever!!!
• I still have about 5 or 6 boxes left to unpack and still need to help Emily organize her room.
• I joined weight watchers at work and so far have lost 7 lbs!!! (Hooray finally some good news)
• We are going to drop trying to get custody of Hope. The Michigan Friend of the Court recommended she stay with her Mom in Texas (long story actually)
• I have a magnolia tree in my back yard that is starting to bloom and I can't wait to see it in full bloom - it should be beautiful! Lots of other great stuff coming up in the garden too!
• I have started feeding birds in the yard and it's fun to watch them out of the kitchen window.
• Amanda got a tattoo - eek! (photos on flickr)
• Brian is being a huge jerk about helping pay for Amanda's college so I am going to have to go through my attorney to make sure he pays his fair share!
• Emily played her guitar at Open Mike Night at Front Porch Music last week. She played two songs and was accompanied by Carolyn her guitar teacher. She was a natural and didn't seem nervous at all!

I will try to post more regularly on here.